Tag Archives: Textile designs

Backstrap Weaving- Putting Down Roots and Weaving a Guatemalan Tree (Part 1)

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PUTTING DOWN ROOTS AND WEAVING A GUATEMALAN TREE (PART ONE) It is exciting how much interest there is out there in backstrap weaving. Some people are attracted to all the beautiful pick-up patterns they have…

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Textiles of Chiapas – January 2011

Originally posted on Living Textiles of Mexico:
Currently I’m exploring the textiles of the Highland Mayas of Chiapas by visiting villages, markets, and if I’m lucky.  a festival or ceremony  in process. Many villages are having the changing of their…

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Girl in Santa Maria de Jesus

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This photo was taken in Santa Maria de Jesus in Guatemala. This town is about a thirty minute bus ride from Antigua. It’s not really a touristed area. Though there is a cool old church up…

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Centro de Textiles del Mundo Maya – San Cristobal de Las Casas Chiapas

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Originally posted on Living Textiles of Mexico:
Returning to Chiapas after two years, a NEW world class textile museum was waiting to be explored. The Centro de Textiles del Mundo Maya is located in the Convento Santo Domingo in San Cristobal…

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The weaving of Guatemala

Why Evolution Is True When I say that Guatemala is a colorful country, I mean that literally. The descendants of the Maya pride themselves on their weaving, and the women turn out in the most elaborate and wonderful clothes.  I … Continue reading

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